economy HumanAI video startup, Higgsfield, founded by ex-Snap exec, lands $1.3B valuationHiggsfield says it's on a $200 million annual revenue run rate. So it opened its previous Series A round back up and sold another $80 million in shares.3 months ago
economy HumanThat’s a lot of money for just one data center job.In Virginia, environmental group Food & Water Watch found that one permanent data center job is created for every $13 million invested. It estimates that data centers account for 0.01 percent of US jobs, but 4.4 percent of electricity consumption, and is petitioning Congress to end all new data center construction.3 months ago
economy HumanEuropean banks plan to cut 200,000 jobs as AI takes holdThe bloodletting will hit hardest in back-office operations, risk management, and compliance.3 months ago
economy HumanIndia startup funding hits $11B in 2025 as investors grow more selectiveStartup funding rounds in India fell sharply in 2025 as investors concentrated capital into fewer companies.3 months ago
economy HumanHow reality crushed Ÿnsect, the French startup that had raised over $600M for insect farmingFrench insect farming company Ÿnsect was recently placed into judicial liquidation for insolvency, despite raising over $600 million.3 months ago
economy HumanHow Europe’s new carbon tax on imported goods will change global tradeFor people living in the European Union, the price of their next car, home renovation, and even local produce may soon reflect a climate policy that many have never even heard of. This new regulation, which comes fully into force on New Year’s Day, does not just target heavy industry—it affects everyday goods which now face an added carbon cost when they enter Europe.4 months ago